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Caz Graham finds out why speed plays such an important part in modern life – from world records on water, roller-coaster experiences, and fast cars in Formula One racing. Show more
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The new Spitfires need to be flown to RAF bases desperate for reinforcements. That’s the job of the ATA Girls - the female flyers of World War Two. Show more
Tim Harford explores how can we avoid the coronavirus infection spreading, while getting on with life. Show more
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Global Questions
The World After Coronavirus
Coronavirus Crisis: Our Society - Changing the Way We Live?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
How has coronavirus changed the way we live our lives and the values we share? Show more
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1942. Thousands of European Jews attempt to flee persecution from war in unsuitable boats. The British refuse permission for them to land in Palestine. Episode six of the drama. Show more
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The Food Chain
Has the crisis made us more generous?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The anatomy of empathy in a crisis. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Being African-American in Minnesota
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Anti-racism protests in Minnesota; China after coronavirus lockdown; implications of lockdown in the Democratic Republic of Congo; restarting Spanish tourism. Show more
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The Documentary
In My Present Isolation
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Six authors on different continents convey their thoughts during their present isolation. Show more
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Newshour
07/06/2020 12:06 GMT: Anti-racism protests held across US and beyond
53 minutes
on BBC World Service South Asia
Protests in the US after killing of African American George Floyd echo across the world Show more
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The sounds of Zonophone records and African-American jazz in 1920s Paris, through the work of Josephine Baker. Show more
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The Documentary
America Beyond Black and White
50 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
How can America move beyond its history of racial discrimination?
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The Documentary
Jamaica: A Brother’s Story
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Steve Walker investigates the murder of his brother, a returnee from Britain to Jamaica. Show more
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Music Life
Turning fear into excitement with Austra, Dry Cleaning's Florence Shaw, Dan Deacon and Cosmo Sheldrake
32 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Katie Stelmanis, AKA Austra, sits down with Dan Deacon, Cosmo Sheldrake and Florence Shaw to discuss the strange places musicians find inspiration. Show more
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Newshour
07/06/2020 20:06 GMT: Anti-racism demonstrators pull down slave trader statue
53 minutes
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In the British city of Bristol protestors pull down a statue of a 17th century slave trader. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Black Lives Matter in art and protest
27 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Artists reflect on the death of George Floyd and the protests in America Show more
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In this fifth programme of our special series, John hears how people are reaching for prayer at this time - in an age old response to such a crisis Show more
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How do you stop different groups hating each other? Miles Hewstone says what’s really needed is contact. Show more
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BBC OS
2020/06/07 23:06 GMT: BBC OS: Conversations on race
53 minutes
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Powerful conversations about race and racism in America. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 08/06/2020 00:06 GMT: Anti-racism protests continue around the globe
23 minutes
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Protests demanding an end to inequality and police brutality continue into their third week Show more
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HARDtalk
James Graham: How much do we care about protecting our culture?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The coronavirus pandemic has dealt a devastating blow to the performing arts. What will happen to writers, performers and venues? Stephen Sackur talks to playwright James Graham. Show more
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CrowdScience
Would you risk your life to save another?
33 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
Crowdscience investigates why some people put themselves in danger to help others. Are there such things as heroes? Show more
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Caz Graham finds out why speed plays such an important part in modern life – from world records on water, roller-coaster experiences, and fast cars in Formula One racing. Show more
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The Conversation
Creating female superheroes
27 minutes
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Two women making the world of comic books more diverse. Show more
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The Forum
Babylon, city of wonders
44 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
On the banks of the Euphrates in modern-day Iraq, Babylon was one of the wonders of the ancient world, notorious among Israelites yet celebrated as a cradle of civilisation Show more
Sporting Witness
Ibtihaj Muhammad - Fencing in a hijab
9 minutes
on BBC World Service South AsiaAvailable for over a year
The inspiring story of the first Muslim-American to wear a hijab at the Olympics. Show more
